# SongShift vs Transfer Music

The clearest difference is ads: SongShift at none against Transfer Music's shown. SongShift also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (67K vs 2K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SongShift sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Transfer Music sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SongShift holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SongShift has 67K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SongShift's written reviews are positive against 53% of Transfer Music's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SongShift ships an update monthly, Transfer Music fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SongShift | Transfer Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songshift/id1097974566/reviews)** | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfer-music/id1471038000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **52.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SongShift](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404633625) | [Danil Voidilov](https://appshunter.io/developer/939443763) |

## What reviewers say

### SongShift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/songshift/id1097974566)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Music, #158 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Easily move your music library, including albums, playlists, and songs, between different music streaming services. Share playlists with friends across platforms and even via social media.

**Highlights:** Transfer music between services, Share playlists across platforms, Review and confirm song matches, Batch transfer setup, Monitor playlists for new songs, Share playlists via social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SongShift Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| SongShift Pro: Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| SongShift Pro⁺: Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| SongShift Pro: Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| SongShift Pro⁺: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| SongShift Pro Yearly (Family) | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| SongShift Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfers
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Useful for switching between music services
- 🚀 Seamless playlist transfers
- 👍 Convenient way to manage music libraries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent song matching
- 🐛 Incomplete transfers and missing songs
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Paywall for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection issues with music services
- Stuck or failed transfer processes
- Incorrect song substitutions
- Playlist duplication problems

**Requested features**

- Improved song matching algorithms
- Background processing and notifications
- Bulk transfer options
- Better error handling and recovery
- Support for more music services


### Transfer Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transfer-music/id1471038000)

Easily move your music library between various streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Select your source, choose tracks, and transfer them to your preferred platform, ensuring your favorite songs are always accessible.

**Highlights:** Transfer music between services, Support for multiple music platforms, Select specific tracks or entire libraries, Create unified music collections, Switch music services effortlessly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads free for 24 hours | $0.99 | one-time |
| Just a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited transfer + Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited transfer + Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy us lunch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads free for 1 month | $1.99 | one-time |
| Make our day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ads free for 6 months | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ads free for 1 year | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 💰 Free with minimal ads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔄 Able to transfer large playlists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incomplete or inaccurate transfers
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX
- 🔁 Requires multiple attempts to fully transfer
- 🚫 Doesn't support all music services

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Authorization issues with music services
- Inconsistent behavior when transferring songs

**Requested features**

- Add support for more music services like SoundCloud
- Allow selecting specific playlists to transfer
- Improve accuracy and completeness of song transfers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SongShift free?

SongShift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Transfer Music free?

Transfer Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SongShift or Transfer Music?

SongShift is rated higher. SongShift averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Transfer Music averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do SongShift or Transfer Music have ads?

Transfer Music shows ads; SongShift does not.

### Which is updated more often, SongShift or Transfer Music?

SongShift ships an update monthly, and Transfer Music fortnightly. Most recently, SongShift was updated on November 8, 2026 and Transfer Music on November 6, 2026.

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